Celia Cruz, Queen of SalsaBy: Veronica Chambers Illustrator: Julie Maren Everyone knows the flamboyant, larger than life Celia Cruz, the extraordinary salsa singer who passed away in 2003, leaving millions of fans brokenhearted. indeed, there was a magical vibrancy to the Cuban salsa singer. to hear her voice or to see her perform was to feel her life affirming energy deep within you. relish the sizzling sights and sounds of her legacy in this glimpse into Celias childhood and